Accurate air temperature and precipitation data are fundamental for environmental and socioeconomic applications in Brazil. However, the observational network managed by the National Institute of Meteorology, suffers from spatial gaps, necessitating...
As a neighborhood-scale derivative of the Business Improvement District (BID) model, the Neighborhood Business Improvement District (NBID) represents a collaborative governance framework aimed at fostering spontaneous urban regeneration. Its successf...
Background/Objectives: Hypertension control remains a global challenge. Evidence on the association between adherence to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet and blood pressure (BP) control in older Mediterranean populations is lim...
In flight tests, to meet the requirements of consistent acquisition and storage of multiple targets, multiple systems, and multiple data types, various data types are processed into Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) data streams using PCM encoding for stor...
Radiative cooling (RC) offers a passive pathway to reduce surface and system temperatures by emitting thermal radiation through the atmospheric window, yet its daytime effectiveness is often constrained by geometry, angular solar exposure, and practi...
Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, characterized by high metastatic potential and intrinsic heterogeneity. In addition to genetic mutations such as BRAF^V600E^ and NRAS, lipid metabolic reprogramming has emerged as a critical factor in tu...
Traditional thresholding methods are often tailored to specific histogram patterns, making it difficult to achieve robust segmentation across diverse images exhibiting non-modal, unimodal, bimodal, or multimodal distributions. To address this limitat...
Marine ecotourism and Small–Medium Enterprise (SME) digitalization are increasingly seen as key drivers for coastal community welfare, yet their combined impact, particularly through local economic empowerment, remains underexplored. This study...
To address the limitations of traditional timber mortise-and-tenon joints, particularly their low pull-out resistance and rapid stiffness degradation under cyclic loading, this study proposes a novel integrated sleeve mortise-and-tenon steel–ti...
Titanium (Ti) and its alloys are widely used in biomedical applications due to their biocompatibility and corrosion resistance; however, surface modifications are required to enhance biological functionality. Surface functionalization using natural b...
In this article, a data-driven algorithm is developed to assess the natural frequency and damping ratio of a nonlinear oscillating single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) system. The algorithm is based on hybrid convolutional–long short-term memory neu...
In order to solve the problems of small-target detection in UAV aerial photography, such as small scale, blurred features and complex background interference, this article proposes the ACS-YOLOv8s method to optimize the YOLOv8s network: notably, most...
This review explores the innovative approaches in the development of next-generation biopesticides, focusing on molecular and microbial strategies for effective control of fungal plant pathogens. As agricultural practices increasingly seek sustainabl...
Drug resistance remains a significant challenge in cancer therapy, accounting for most relapses and contributing substantially to cancer-related mortality worldwide. Several molecular processes are linked to the development of resistance to anticance...
As a high-fidelity digital mapping of the physical built environment, the Building Digital Twin (BDT) relies on physical–virtual interaction as a core enabler for lifecycle management. However, existing BDT conceptual models predominantly focus...
Ionic polymer–metal composite (IPMC) sensors generate voltages or currents when subjected to deformation. The magnitude and time constant of the electrical response vary significantly with ambient humidity and water content. However, most conve...
CO2 pipeline transportation is a core link in the CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Technology) industry. Ensuring the flow safety of CO2 pipelines under transient conditions is currently a key and challenging issue in industry research....
Enhancing the flame retardancy of polymeric materials by adding only eco-friendly ammonium polyphosphate (APP) while simultaneously maintaining high-temperature resistance has become a challenge. Talcum has been introduced as a cooperative agent into...
Background: Acute viral respiratory infections are a major cause of morbidity among young children, with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) being the leading pathogen. In Jordan and globally, most RSV research has focused on hospitalized patients, whi...
This work explores the qualitative dynamics of the modified unstable time-fractional nonlinear Schrödinger equation (mUNLSE), a model applicable to nonlinear wave propagation in plasma and optical fiber media. By transforming the governing equat...
With the continuous development of power systems, WAMS have become increasingly important for real-time system monitoring. As the core devices of WAMS, PMUs can provide synchronized, high-precision, and high-resolution measurements of power system st...
Cardinium endosymbionts are obligate intracellular bacteria found in a wide range of invertebrate hosts. In this study, we generated ten new Cardinium genomes from plant-parasitic nematodes of the genera Amplimerlinius, Bursaphelenchus, Cactodera, Di...
This study investigated whether Whole blood viscosity (WBV) varies with age in clinically healthy Beagle dogs and Korean Shorthair cats and examined the hematologic and biochemical variables associated with WBV. WBV was measured across multiple shear...
This study introduces a deterministic framework for optimising the path planning of autonomous drill rigs in open-pit mining operations. While prior research has primarily focused on automating drilling mechanics, this study addresses the essential b...
Metabolic dysfunction has emerged as a central driver of cardiovascular, renal, hepatic, and endocrine disorders, challenging traditional organ-specific disease models. Increasing evidence indicates that conditions such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, c...
Male infertility in dromedary camels lacks objective diagnostic tools. This study evaluated the combined diagnostic value of testicular Doppler ultrasonography and semen biomarkers in 68 infertile (azoospermic, n = 21; oligozoospemic, n = 47) and 9 f...
High-rise building facades are prone to defects due to prolonged exposure to complex environments. Infrared detection, as a commonly employed method for facade defect inspection, often results in low accuracy owing to abundant interferences and blurr...
GNE myopathy is a rare genetic neuromuscular disorder caused by mutations in the GNE gene. The respective gene product, UDP-N-acetylglucosamine 2-epimerase/N-acetylmannosamine kinase (GNE), is a bifunctional enzyme that initiates endogenous sialic ac...
This study focused on developing and validating machine learning models to predict pavement marking retroreflectivity using Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) intensity data. The retroreflectivity data was collected using a Mobile Retroreflectometer...
Addressing the issues of low positioning accuracy and poor robustness in shaft-rate magnetic fields, this study introduces the Improved Exponential Triangular Optimization Algorithm (IETO). By incorporating adaptive attenuation factors, dynamic popul...
The education field has been striving to develop STEM teaching and learning methodologies that effectively integrate subject knowledge across disciplines and connect it to daily life. Many teachers believe that practical work can help students better...
Design education involves complex historical knowledge structures that often impose a high extraneous cognitive load on students. This study proposes and evaluates an intelligent instructional system that integrates Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RA...
Oxidative stress (OS) is a major cause of defective sperm function. During laboratory handling, gametes are exposed to OS, potentially mitigated by in vitro antioxidant supplementation. This study evaluates the protective role of caffeic acid (CAF) o...
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality, and its initiation and progression are closely associated with multiple molecular mechanisms. Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) are mesh-like structures compo...
Millimeter-wave (mmWave) massive multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) systems are a cornerstone technology for integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) in sixth-generation (6G) mobile networks. These systems provide high-capacity backhaul while...
A phytochemical investigation of Myristica ceylanica resulted in the identification of seven arylalkanone-derived phenolic compounds, comprising one new naturally occurring arylalkanone (A), two derivatives (A1 and A2) prepared by chemical synthesis,...
Background/Objectives: Although the outcomes of endoluminal lacrimal duct recanalization (ELDR) for nasolacrimal duct (NLD) obstruction are associated with the obstruction length, NLD obstruction has not been quantified. In this study, we aimed to qu...
Facing water scarcity and environmental contamination, a sustainable approach combining bioeconomy and circular economy principles has emerged: the use of onshore oil and gas produced water (PW) to irrigate Nopalea cochenillifera. This study evaluate...
Pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas (PPGLs) are rare neuroendocrine tumors primarily involving the adrenal medulla and its associated paraganglia, with heterogeneous clinical behavior and complex molecular drivers. This study aimed to characterize D...
This paper presents a semi-autonomous AI-based platform designed for the efficient management and quantitative analysis of human spermatozoa. Addressing the limitations of manual semen analysis, this system integrates advanced image processing and an...
Interest in plant-based diets has grown expressively in different regions of the world. However, the missing regulation for meat analogs may mislead consumers by suggesting that these products are the same as the meat they are replacing. Therefore, t...
Carotenoids are a class of C40 isoprenoid-derived fat-soluble pigments that play vital roles in plant physiology and human health and serve as precursors for several biologically critical regulatory molecules. Carotenoid cleavage dioxygenases (CCDs)...
Background/Objectives: Following the cessation of breastfeeding, cereal-based complementary foods are commonly introduced into the diet of infants. Among these products, dairy-free infant porridges constitute an important component of early complemen...
The purpose of this research is to develop a set of Hermite–Hadamard–Mercer-type inequalities that involve different types of fractional integral operators such as classical Riemann–Liouville fractional integral operators. Furthermo...
Concrete arch dams represent a predominant dam type in water conservancy and hydropower projects in China. The control of concrete placement progress during construction directly impacts project quality and construction efficiency. Traditional manual...
In terms of his reception in East Asia and the legacy of his commentaries and compendia in translation, Vasubandhu 世親 (ca. 320–400 centuries CE) is among the most important figures in the textual history of Indian Buddhism. Althou...
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)-captured images are easily affected by various degradations such as motion blur, noise, low illumination, haze, and raindrops in complex environments, and these degradations exhibit significant differences in the frequen...
Soil erosion in alpine ecosystems threatens biodiversity, ecosystem services, and SDGs, yet its spatiotemporal dynamics and drivers remain unclear. Using multi-source remote sensing (1990–2022), deep learning, and Random Forest, we assessed soi...
Background: On 1 January 2019, a 2-dose mumps-containing vaccine (MuCV) immunization strategy was adopted in Henan Province before the national Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI). This study examines the epidemiological characteristics of mumps c...
This study examined whether the Ringelmann and Köhler effects emerge in adolescent rowing by assessing how crew size influences performance, physiological responses and perceived exertion in youth rowers aged 14–17 years. A total of 136 co...
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